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What is Intercom?
A customer service platform combining a shared inbox, ticketing, Messenger and a help centre with Fin AI Agent and paid automation capabilities.
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Support teams that want customer messaging, self-service content and AI handover within the same service workflow.
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Vendor-described capabilities; availability can depend on the plan.
- Shared inbox and support tickets
- Messenger and live chat
- Public help centre
- Workflow automation on Advanced and above
- Fin AI Agent with outcome-based usage
Intercom pricing considerations
Paid plans / trial
Pricing combines plan-based Full seats and usage. Fin is charged by qualifying outcome, which can include completed procedures and handovers. Confirm billing term, channel costs and any commitment for Fin used with another helpdesk.
A free trial is available; the current helpdesk packages Essential, Advanced and Expert are paid plans.
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- Full and Lite seats have different permissions; Lite seats on higher plans cannot send customer messages.
- Fin outcomes, outbound campaigns and some messaging channels have separate usage charges.
Test the same sample work, confirm your required plan and check how to export your data before committing.
Intercom FAQs
Does Intercom have a free plan?
A free trial is available; the current helpdesk packages Essential, Advanced and Expert are paid plans.
Who is Intercom for?
Support teams that want customer messaging, self-service content and AI handover within the same service workflow.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.